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Honda Element vs. Scion xB Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Honda Element and Scion xB features right here.

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Scion xB

  

Model Year 2011 2011 2015
Model Element Element xB
Trim LX EX Base
Engines  
2.4L I4
OHC-4v
166 hp@5500
161 lb-ft@4000		 2.4L I4<br>OHC-4v<br>166 hp@5500 <br>161 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature. 2.4L I4<br>OHC-4v<br>166 hp@5500 <br>161 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000		     2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>158 hp@6000 <br>162 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic is a standard feature. 5-speed automatic is a standard feature.  
5-speed manual     5-speed manual is a standard feature.
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature.  
Tires  
215/70R16 tires 215/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 215/70R16 tires is a standard feature.  
205/55HR16 tires     205/55HR16 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 4 speakers Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.    
Unbranded, 270W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   Unbranded, 270W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.  
Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers     Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit     First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows     Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.  
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Alarm is an optional feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.  
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover     Cargo cover is an optional feature.
Cargo mat     Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net     Cargo net is an optional feature.
Cargo tray     Cargo tray is an optional feature.
Console with shifter     Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Console without shifter Console without shifter is a standard feature.    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.   Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.  
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead console storage compartments   Overhead console storage compartments is a standard feature.  
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.     Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.  
Usually part of an overhead console.
Removable cooler consoleCenter console that can be removed for use as a cooler.     Removable cooler console is a standard feature.  
Center console that can be removed for use as a cooler.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.       Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Storage compartment under second row seats     Storage compartment under second row seats is a standard feature.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.  
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Exterior  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.     Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)     Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) is an optional feature.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Rear bumper protector     Rear bumper protector is an optional feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.       Rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Skid plate (one)Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.   Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.  
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.
Infotainment  
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.        App support is an optional feature.
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel   Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.     Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.       Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.       Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.       HD radio is a standard feature.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.       iPod integration is a standard feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.     MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.       Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.     Satellite radio is a standard feature.  
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Upgraded head unitNo value because no way to compare across models.       Upgraded head unit is an optional feature.
No value because no way to compare across models.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.       Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.       Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.       Fog lights is an optional feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.     Map lights is a standard feature.  
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display   Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.       Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors     Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver   Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger   Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 2-person split bench Second-row 2-section 2-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 2-person split bench is a standard feature.  
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench     Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row   Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats     Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual recliner, second row seats Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.  
Removable second row seatsSeat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor.   Removable second row seats is a standard feature. Removable second row seats is a standard feature.  
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels   Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is an optional feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.       Wheel locks is an optional feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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Option Package Contents

Display Audio with Navigation

Features
Navigation system
Voice control for nav and audio
Upgraded head unit
App support
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